A smart factory for watchmakers — laser engraving as the key to automation

The watch industry is changing. An increasing number of product variants and shorter cycles require flexible, automated production solutions. Trotec's SpeedMarker systems offer scalable laser marking and engraving technology that can be seamlessly integrated into modern production processes.

Designed for industrial use, the systems offer many advantages:

• The best engraving surfaces on all precious watch metals, thanks to an adjustable pulse length (1.5 to 350 ns) and pulse frequency (1.6 to 1,000 kHz).
• They also offer positioning and repeat accuracy in the micrometer range (±0.010 mm) thanks to camera-supported detection (Vision Through-the-Lens).

A concrete application example: In the production of luxury watches, the watches are automatically fed in, and the back of the watch is engraved and documented, including the serial number and brand logo. Non-contact processing reduces rejects and significantly increases process reliability..

"By integrating our laser systems into automated processes, we are laying the groundwork for future-proof production." —Harald Böhler, Technical Manager, Trotec Laser Solutions

Learn more about automation with Trotec at https://www.troteclaser.com/en/laser-applications/watch-manufacturing